Hearing Aid Specialists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for hearing aid specialistss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $66,370 ≈ $32/hr
National median salary $65,160
Total employment 11,270 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +18.4%
Much faster than average
Annual openings 1,000 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 10,700 → 12,600 (+2,000)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New York$84,860
- Louisiana$81,930
- Wisconsin$80,210
- Washington$77,360
- Tennessee$76,610
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Oklahoma$47,350
- Kansas$51,340
- South Carolina$51,510
- Delaware$52,790
- Nebraska$54,140
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $84,860 | $82,990 | $41 | +27.9% | 380 |
| 2 | Louisiana | $81,930 | $64,580 | $39 | +23.4% | 80 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $80,210 | $76,750 | $39 | +20.9% | 170 |
| 4 | Washington | $77,360 | $77,510 | $37 | +16.6% | 280 |
| 5 | Tennessee | $76,610 | $78,270 | $37 | +15.4% | 190 |
| 6 | Colorado | $76,590 | $77,540 | $37 | +15.4% | 140 |
| 7 | Nevada | $76,280 | $81,800 | $37 | +14.9% | 60 |
| 8 | Arizona | $75,250 | $76,750 | $36 | +13.4% | 110 |
| 9 | California | $74,990 | $80,060 | $36 | +13% | 990 |
| 10 | Maryland | $74,250 | $77,460 | $36 | +11.9% | 50 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $72,460 | $75,810 | $35 | +9.2% | 240 |
| 12 | Alaska | $72,320 | $75,300 | $35 | +9% | 30 |
| 13 | Montana | $72,030 | $75,300 | $35 | +8.5% | 60 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $71,480 | $74,520 | $34 | +7.7% | 110 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $70,060 | $75,720 | $34 | +5.6% | 470 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $69,780 | $75,310 | $34 | +5.1% | — |
| 17 | Hawaii | $69,750 | $74,800 | $34 | +5.1% | 90 |
| 18 | Oregon | $69,750 | $66,350 | $34 | +5.1% | 170 |
| 19 | Florida | $68,410 | $67,010 | $33 | +3.1% | 1,150 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $67,580 | $75,200 | $32 | +1.8% | 100 |
| 21 | Idaho | $67,320 | $75,300 | $32 | +1.4% | 160 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $66,390 | $74,510 | $32 | +0% | 40 |
| 23 | Virginia | $65,360 | $75,300 | $31 | -1.5% | 210 |
| 24 | Ohio | $65,000 | $62,680 | $31 | -2.1% | 260 |
| 25 | Vermont | $64,570 | $57,850 | $31 | -2.7% | — |
| 26 | Indiana | $64,300 | $60,900 | $31 | -3.1% | 310 |
| 27 | Iowa | $63,700 | $59,550 | $31 | -4% | 200 |
| 28 | Michigan | $63,610 | $55,100 | $31 | -4.2% | 460 |
| 29 | Utah | $61,570 | $57,940 | $30 | -7.2% | 200 |
| 30 | Illinois | $61,420 | $63,050 | $30 | -7.5% | 360 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $60,960 | $58,080 | $29 | -8.2% | 870 |
| 32 | Georgia | $59,050 | $56,010 | $28 | -11% | 320 |
| 33 | Minnesota | $58,170 | $61,390 | $28 | -12.4% | 530 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $57,910 | $35,110 | $28 | -12.7% | 50 |
| 35 | Texas | $57,100 | $59,140 | $27 | -14% | 970 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $56,030 | $54,910 | $27 | -15.6% | — |
| 37 | Missouri | $55,440 | $51,680 | $27 | -16.5% | 210 |
| 38 | Alabama | $55,400 | $46,530 | $27 | -16.5% | 50 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $54,140 | $45,660 | $26 | -18.4% | 90 |
| 40 | Delaware | $52,790 | $59,160 | $25 | -20.5% | — |
| 41 | South Carolina | $51,510 | $47,190 | $25 | -22.4% | 220 |
| 42 | Kansas | $51,340 | $46,820 | $25 | -22.6% | 100 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $47,350 | $47,840 | $23 | -28.7% | 80 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 58 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $91,010 | $92,640 | 80 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $86,090 | $82,730 | 40 |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $83,930 | $78,420 | 100 |
| 4 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $82,800 | $73,080 | — |
| 5 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $81,770 | $79,840 | 50 |
| 6 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $81,140 | $76,840 | 100 |
| 7 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $80,050 | $71,830 | 480 |
| 8 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $78,830 | $71,510 | 30 |
| 9 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $78,830 | $79,140 | 150 |
| 10 | North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $78,620 | $73,510 | 50 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing hearing aid specialistss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Merchandise Retailers | $77,310 | $75,030 | 3,640 |
| 2 | Sectors 44 and 45 - Retail Trade | $75,300 | $71,450 | 7,470 |
| 3 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $66,060 | $83,270 | 40 |
| 4 | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $66,000 | $80,050 | 40 |
| 5 | Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $66,000 | $80,050 | 40 |
| 6 | Health and Personal Care Retailers | $65,530 | $68,040 | 3,820 |
| 7 | Health and Personal Care Retailers | $65,530 | $68,040 | 3,820 |
| 8 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $65,390 | $66,560 | 11,120 |
| 9 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $65,160 | $66,370 | 11,270 |
| 10 | Outpatient Care Centers | $63,470 | $64,520 | 40 |
| 11 | Offices of Other Health Practitioners | $59,990 | $59,350 | 2,270 |
| 12 | Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists | $59,990 | $59,410 | 2,250 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do hearing aid specialists make in the U.S.?
The median hearing aid specialists salary in the United States is $65,160 per year (mean $66,370), and about 80% earn between $38,400 and $94,020.
How much do hearing aid specialists make per hour?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $66,370 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays hearing aid specialists the most?
New York has the highest average pay for hearing aid specialists at $84,860 per year (median $82,990).
What is the job outlook for hearing aid specialists?
Employment is projected to change +18.4% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 1,000 openings per year.